Brig. Gen. Ron Chastain swears in a group of Soldiers [Image 206 of 307]

TAJI, IRAQ

12.13.2004

Courtesy Photo

Brig. Gen. Ron Chastain, commanding general of the 39th Brigade Combat Team, swears in a group of Soldiers at Camp Taji, Iraq during a short re-enlistment ceremony as the brigades senior noncommissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Isbell looks on. Although re-enlisting for various reasons, all were able to take advantage of the National Guard Bureaus latest initiative to retain Soldiers: a $15,000 bonus. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Chris J. Heathscott, 39th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Officer)